Sunday, October 14, 2012

One Layer - Christmas scene

I'm so out of my comfort zone with one layer cards! That's why I decided to have a go at this week's LIM challenge. This is my third go at it, my first two attempts are now in my pile of cards that I, hopefully, may use as scraps in the future:)

The challenge says to add something with wings. Well, my card has a cute little pair of birds, but I do recognize they're not the focal point of my card. I will not be disappointed if the card is to be deleted from the LIM challenge - this card is more about challenging myself :)

Since I wanted to heat emboss the tree I had to try and get two different inks on Magnolia stamp. It was quite tricky, not a perfect result, but the best I could do with what I've got with equipment...
I've added glitter glue to the snow and I've scored a frame around the scene.

I enter this card into these challenges:
1) Less Is More - #89 One Layer Challenge - Wings
2) One Stop Craft - #200 Heat Embossing
3) Little Miss Muffet Challenges - One layer or CAS
4) Addicted to Stamps and More - CAS (2nd entry)
5) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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41 comments:

  1. scrappymo!October 14, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    I think it is lovely! I have never managed to secure an embossed frame around anything!
    I've only done an embossed frame on a half dozen cards. I did the frame fist as I couldn't secure it straight otherwise!!! teehee

    I think yours is just lovely.

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  2. Vicky HayesOctober 14, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    This is wonderful Pia and I think the birds are very much part of the main focus with the tree and the sentiment. You seem very at home with one layer to me!

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  3. AndrejaOctober 14, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Great card, simple and very beautiful!
    Thank you for playing in our challenge OSCC,
    Hugs :-))

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  4. downrightcraftyOctober 14, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    loving the LIM one layer looks great, not done any for a while may have to have a play this afternoon after the ironing
    Hugs Kate xx

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  5. UnknownOctober 14, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Those birds are just so cute Pia this is a lovely one layer card so pretty
    Debbie
    :)

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  6. Loli October 14, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Hola Pia, fantastic christmas card, great idea the embossed frame, so pretty your birdies, well done Pia!.
    Hugs from Palma de Mallorca

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  7. Rema DeLeeuwOctober 14, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    You did a great job on making a one layer card! The embossed frame around your image was a good idea. It makes it appear as though you layered it...

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  8. SueOctober 14, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    This is gorgeous Pia. I love the image and the embossed frame looks really effective

    Sue

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  9. KylieOctober 14, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Im only just starting to do one layer cards myself. You have done a fabulous job! Thanks so much for playing along with us again at ATS&M! xx

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  10. chrissy xxOctober 14, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    This is sooooo darn cute! FABulous little scene...
    You've done a great job as always....LOve it.
    Chrissyxx

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  11. karenOctober 14, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Beautiful card! hugs, Karenxx

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  12. RiNNEOctober 14, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Very sweet and cute! Great job on the challenge!

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  13. stressfreestampingOctober 14, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    This is a great one layer card! I love the embossed rectangle around your scence. Makes it seem less one layer! Thanks for playing at ATS&M this week!

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  14. ChrissieOctober 14, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    What cute little birds!
    Super card.
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  15. UnknownOctober 14, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    I love your today card! It really turned out lovely! Thanks for sharing at Little Miss muffet Challenges. Hope to see you again soon. Hugs Frea, DT Member LMM Challenges

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  16. CazroOctober 15, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    Your one layer CAS card is beautiful, you have achieved what you aimed to do, be pleased. Thanks for being with us at Addicted to Stamps and More. Caz

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  17. UnknownOctober 15, 2012 at 4:05 AM

    Another lovely card Pia, love the embossed Christmas tree, you do this so well. We had snow here in Australia the other day, cold, wind, snow, next day it was hot...this card reminds me of the snow we saw in Sydney...beautiful..xx

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  18. ShelbyOctober 15, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    I think you've done an amazing CAS card...I agree they can be soooo hard to do, but yours looks gorgeous.

    Shelby

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  19. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)October 15, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    so sweet, really detailed for one layer , great Christmas card.janex

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  20. Paper Creations by ShirleyOctober 15, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Great one layer card with lots of details ! The bird images are sweet. I agree with you that one layer can be difficult, as I always like lots of colour & layers & decoupage.

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  21. The Scrapbook Lady UKOctober 15, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Pretty and delicate. Spotted you on MIM, jenx

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  22. nnaloracOctober 15, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Love your LIM card and those cute birdies are so sweet. Came from MIM too.
    crafty hugs
    Carol

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  23. WishcraftOctober 15, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Perfect one layer card Pia, love that sweet scene and your fab embossed frame :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  24. Sue B October 15, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    Oh this is beautiful Pia… I love the design.. the image is so pretty and cute! it's a perfect one layer LIM card! :-))
    Hope you've had a nice day!
    Big Hugs
    Sue xx

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  25. Debra MillerOctober 16, 2012 at 1:02 AM

    Awesome one layer card Pia! Saw it on MIM and LMM. Deb

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  26. lozOctober 16, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    Fabulous card and scene Pia. Saw this on MIM..Loz

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  27. Danielle VincentOctober 16, 2012 at 3:35 AM

    Oh boy I hear you on the challenge of one-layer cards but I would never have guessed that you struggled with it if you hadn't said so - its Lovely!! Love the scene you created and the fabulous frame you made around it by scoring the base. Thanks so much for joining us at Addicted to Stamps and More (again :o))!

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  28. Erum TasneemOctober 16, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    i can never make one layer cards! yours look fantastic.

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  29. cotnobOctober 16, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    This is a fabulous LIM card Pia, I love the scene you have created and the embossed frame.
    Pauline
    x

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  30. SaumyaOctober 16, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    I love the Simplicity :)...Peeping on from MIM

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  31. AnnieOctober 16, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    such a sweet image and I love the fresh white snowy feel of it all. hugs, annie x

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  32. MandiOctober 16, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Sweet little card
    Thank you very much
    mandi
    LIM

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  33. AileenOctober 17, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    Cute Christmas card. Your little birds are adorable. x

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  34. UnknownOctober 17, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    This is a lovely card with the sweetest little birds.Thanks for playing along at OSCC.

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  35. JeanOctober 17, 2012 at 1:29 AM

    What a sweet winter scene ~ a great card!

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  36. MichelleOctober 17, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Hi

    I think you have well and truly mastered the LIM. This is a wonderful card. Love the scored border, really lifts the card.

    Thank you for sharing with us at Make It Monday this week.

    Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!

    Michelle :o)

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  37. MarjorieOctober 18, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    This is really lovely Pia, I think you have done a great job..love it!!
    Hugs,
    Marjorie
    xx

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  38. Asmah Zainal AbidinOctober 18, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Pia, that is a a very sweet and lovely card! Love your two birdies and embossing is neat. Thank you for visiting my blog, your comment is so sweet...truly appreciate.
    Hugs,
    Asmah

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  39. MarliesOctober 19, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    A gorgeous card with two adorable birds!! I love this CAS card!! So very sweet!
    Sorry I'm late but I'm so behind on commenting. hugs, Marlies

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  40. FlowergirlOctober 20, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    This is so cute! Brilliant one layer card x
    Wendy x

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  41. Marlou McAleesOctober 23, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    awwww .... this is soooo cute!!!! love it x

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